[Wickyup2]

I took my TH on Box Canyon trail near Florence AZ . The trail is rated a moderate 2.5 . We made it through the box canyon just fine with its boulder and stepped obstacles.When you leave that part of the trail you start a climb over a mountain pass.At about mile 16 it really starts to get steep.So you have to get some momentum going to make these long climbs , which can be dangerous on ridgeline trails that steep. The trail hawk does not have the engine or torquing power to crawl up at a safe speed while keeping your eyes on the trail .At mile 17.5 it was getting too dangerous so I turn back. For sustained climbing trail I would stay on an easy 2.0
For short climbs and obstacles a moderate 2.5 sometimes a 3.0 with very carefull placement .

 

[sgworldwide]

Cool I want to bring my jeep on a trail with out killing myself lmaooooooo

 

[Wickyup2]

The attachment is an elevation Topo of Box Canyon trail

 

[MissMyTJ]

Is that as steep as it looks at miles 17 and 18 ?

 

[Wickyup2]

Box canyon picks

 

[Wickyup2]

And just as I found a safe spot to turn back, I crossed paths with a sheriff search and rescue and he couldn't believe that I made it up that far with the TRail Hawk,so he followed me back down and through the box canyon ,afterwords we stopped to chat.
He was impressed with the Trailhawk and it's capability!!

 

[Wickyup2]

Is that as steep as it looks at miles 17 and 18 ?

Yes

 

[fmunk]

This leads me to wonder what is possible with a small twin screw supercharger. C'mon aftermarket, git'er'dun.

 

[Beerwolf70]

Were you on the stock TH tires? Just curious.

 

[Wickyup2]

Yes,stock tires 10lb deflated.More aggressive tires may have help some.
Bottom line is you need a better gear ratio
And more engine torque for long steep climbs .

 

[Wickyup2]

A few weeks earlier I when on Montana loop trail in the Superstition wilderness area. It is rated a easy 2.0 trail . The trail hawk made it with no problems , the climbs were less aggressive as you can see on the Elevation Topo attachment

 

[Wickyup2]

Pics from Montana Mt. Loop trail

 

[Wickyup2]

Descending Montana Mt. You can see the switchbacks down below in the distance . The narrow shelf trails will add a fear factor!!